Court
Two involved in Nikao brawl plead guilty
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Two accused involved in a brawl outside Super Brown supermarket in Nikao on January 28 have both pleaded guilty.
Domestic violence assault earns suspended sentence
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who punched and slapped a woman twice has been given a suspended sentence.
Missing police details lead to dismissal of assault charges
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The lack of details in the court case against a man who faced four counts of assaulting a female resulted in the dismissal of two charges against him.
Drink driving crashes result in hefty fines
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over drink driving related matters that were presented at the Criminal Court in Avarua this week.
Man avoids reckless driving charge, found guilty of EBA
Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was charged for traffic offences more than two years ago was discharged without conviction for careless driving, but convicted for excess blood alcohol.
Driver acquitted of failing to stop, convicted of refusing breathalyser
Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A driver who did not stop ‘immediately’ after police lights and sirens were activated was acquitted for failing to stop but convicted for refusing a breathalyser test.
Brawler convicted, sentenced for his part in Nikao scrap
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man involved in a mass brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and sentenced for his part in the fight.
Jonassen steps down as Justice Secretary, citing personal reasons
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Local, National
The Secretary for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Tamatoa Jonassen, has tendered his resignation to the Public Service Commissioner, Carl Hunter, citing personal reasons.
Man enters pleas to 10 assault charges
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with 10 counts of assaulting a female has entered guilty pleas to eight of the charges.
Cashier pockets more than $1000 from till
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A mother-of-six who stole more than $1000 while working as a cashier at a Rarotonga supermarket has received a suspended sentence.
Cooks community ‘angry and bitter’ over rise in public fighting
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
Public fighting is on the rise in the Cook Islands, a Justice of the Peace says.
Couple reconcile after husband attacks wife, wife’s car
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
Intoxicated and “full of anger”, a 33-year-old man struck his wife in the head and stomach before inflicting nearly $6000 worth of damage on her car in Rarotonga.
Assault accused denied bail
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is facing 13 charges for assaulting a female was denied bail by the Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Child bruised, bloodied in assault
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A Rarotonga woman who repeatedly slapped a 9-year-old girl about the head as punishment for stealing has been sentenced for assaulting a child.
JP to deliver reserved decision in reckless and drink-driving case
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A decision is soon expected on whether a man accused of reckless and drink driving on Rarotonga more than two years ago, is guilty or not.
Accused burglar released on bail
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An accused burglar who has been in custody since December 2023 appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta on Thursday and was granted bail.
Four accused plead guilty to brawl charges
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Four of the accused in the Nikao brawl incident that took place on January 28 this year have pleaded guilty.
Daytime vs. nighttime: Conflicting accounts cloud erratic driving case
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Driver charged with failing to stop and refusing breathalyser awaits verdict after conflicting testimonies about the incident’s time and details.
Court diary
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old man has been given a two-year suspended sentence for his role in a mass brawl on Rarotonga.
Assault accused gets bail with strict conditions
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Despite facing multiple assault charges, an accused held in custody was granted bail with strict conditions including curfew, contact restrictions, and passport surrender.